Ferryboat Captain

Job Description

Job Description - Ferryboat Captain I (2600384)

The Port Aransas Ferry Operation runs a fleet of 8 ferries! Three, 20-car ferries and five, 28-car ferries. The operation crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Aransas Pass Harbor Island to Port Aransas, on Mustang Island. The quarter-mile route typically takes less than ten minutes, although peak summer hours may require drivers to wait longer. The operation is open 24-7, 365 days a year and considered a part of SH-361.

The Port Aransas Ferry Operation is an evacuation route for the City of Port Aransas during a hurricane event.

Minimum Salary: $57,614.00;
Maximum Salary: $93,138.00;
Anticipated Starting Salary: $79,140.00.

Yearly. FLSA Status:
Nonexempt.

Port Aransas Ferry Operations, 619 W COTTER STREET, CC SHIP CHANNEL, PTA/ARAN, Port Aransas 78373.

Yes, 5% of the time. Shift: Rotating Shift Details: 40. Location Flexibility:
Onsite.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Performs as an experienced ferryboat captain of motor ferry vessels transporting crew members, public vehicles and passengers. Has total responsibility for decisions and/or actions affecting the safety and welfare of the vessel, crew, passengers, vehicles and other public properties. Has sole authority for the movement or non-movement of the vessel and the retention or expelling for cause, of crew members and/or passengers and their property from the vessel.

Work requires constant contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Provides general direction to deckhands involved in performance of deck evolutions (loading, unloading, security and minor cleaning and maintenance.)
• Provides general direction to marine communications coordinators involved in public relations and land-to-sea communications.
• Provides general direction to the watch engineer involved in performance of engineering watch and maintenance duties.
• Takes charge of all ferry operations and support functions in the absence of the Ferry Operation Manager/Assistant and/or Ferry Supervisor, when directed.
• Ensures strict compliance with the Federal Waters Pollution Control Act and the Federal Communications Commission Communications Act of 1934.
• Ensures the daily inspection and report of the operating condition of all emergency fire fighting, lifesaving and childbirth equipment on the vessel.
• Leads and trains ferry operations personnel as necessary.
• Maintains and submits daily activity log of vessel movements, traffic and passenger statistics and unusual occurrences or special events.
• Navigates and maneuvers vessels in high density traffic areas and/or under all weather and sea conditions in accordance with Inland Navigation Rules of the Road and the rules of good seamanship.
• Navigates in situations involving meetings/overtaking/crossing encounters with other vessels in times of darkness and light, high winds, extreme tide fluctuations, heavy ebb/flow currents, zero visibility and close proximity to shoal waters.
• Reports to U.S. Coast Guard all incidents of marine, accident, injury or death occurring on the vessel while in his/her charge.
• Responsible for the periodic conduct of all-hands emergency drills and exercises such as fire, collision, man overboard, fog navigation, grounding, bomb threat and emergency childbirth.
• Serves as primary enforcement authority for State Regulations Governing Operation of the Ferries.
• Submits reports on the above matters of the Ferry Operation…